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T.P.D.M.V.2.3
(Al/2001)
Frontage Development
Table 3.4.11.2
Level of Flow when Additional Footway Width
is required at Bus Stops and Taxi/PLB Stands
Flow (Ted/Min)
Residential Low Density 30
Residential Medium 60
Density
Residential High Density 85
Commercial 85
3.4.11.8 The provision of covers to walkways would shield passing pedestrians from rainfall or
sunshine. In deciding whether the cover is required, the following criteria should be
considered.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
The walkway should be a main pedestrian link, connecting the major public transport
facilities including railway terminals/stations, ferry terminals and major public
transport interchanges, and the nearest developed or development areas or existing
covered pedestrian facilities etc.
The pedestrian flow using the walkway should be at least 4,000 ped/hr for not less
than 3 hours per weekday.
The provision of cover may be considered when the length of walkway does not
exceed 500 m taking account of the general acceptable walking distance, steepness of
the walkway and the cost of the provision.
3.4.11.9 In the design of the covers for the walkway, considerations should be given to the following
factors:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
The cover should not by itself form any obstruction to fire fighting, rescue or other
emergency operation that may be required at or near the walkway. Hence, the
proposed cover and material to be used should be designed to the satisfaction of the
Director of Fire Services and the Director of Highways.
The proposal should be vetted by the Advisory Committee on the Appearance of
Bridges and Associated Structures (ACABAS) for aesthetic consideration. The need
for the provision of a covered walkway should be evaluated against its future impact
on the street scene, taking account of street trees and other roadside landscape.
If utilities on walkway are so congested that adequate construction of cover cannot be
provided, Highways Department should be consulted regarding their possible
diversion.
The proposed cover should not span over road junctions or run-ins in view of the
headroom and structural problems.
(v) After installation of cover, the clear width of the walkway should not be less than 3m.
For very wide walkway, the width of cover to be provided has to be decided on
individual basis.